Honors / Awards – College Prep Results

Why do colleges care about extracurricular activities?

Written by Megan Dorsey on November 13, 2019.

We’ve all heard that colleges want students who are involved, but this tends to bring up more questions: What level of involvement is expected? What types of activities should...

Is NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars) a Scam or a Real Award?

Written by Megan Dorsey on July 6, 2017.

We received a letter from the high school that our daughter is eligible for a membership in NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars). Is this worth the money? Should we do it? NSHSS...

TAMS Early College Program for High School Students

Written by Megan Dorsey on May 30, 2014.

Do you have an academically talented high school student who would be better served in a college environment? I recently attended a presentation by Dr. Brent Jones the director of admission...

Are The National Youth Leadership Forum Programs Worth It?

Written by Megan Dorsey on September 17, 2012.

Based on the questions in my in-box, I guess it is that time of year again—time for letters notifying students of their nomination for National Youth Leadership Forum programs and the summer experiences...

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